Roumania Mobilises Army as Italy Enters War Front
Rome reports Roumania secretly mobilising nearly its entire army as Italy moves to join the Allies. Paris rejoices over Italy action while ministers plan a proclamation to call Italians to duty and uphold wartime traditions. Petrovgrad confirms Russian counterattacks crease German advance near Praemis l.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roumania
Paris
Italy
Star
Rome
Bucharest
Victor
Austria
Ministry of Marine
Adriatic
Salandra
Giovanni
Colanda
Mafalda
Princess Colanda
von Benlow
France
Petrograd
Mackensen
San River
Praemysl
Prae‘mys
Church Services Continue After Planned Repairs
Announcement claimed no services Sunday at United Brethren Church due to repairs but later said improvements would not interfere with worship. Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. preaching at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. with evening service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren Church
Sun‘school
Blossom blight prevalent in county orchards
The Star reports a widespread outbreak of apple blossom blight in eastern states affecting York Imperial Pippin and Jonathan varieties. Dr. B M Waite explains the infection spreads by bees during bloom, killing flower clusters within a week and eventually the fruit spur, sometimes extending along twigs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Star
B. M. Waite
United States Department of Agriculture
United States
Pennsylvania
Georgia
Alabama
Missouri
Arkansas
Winchester
Public Auction of Household Furniture for Mrs Martha Lewis
A large lot of household furniture will be sold for cash on Saturday May 29 at 10 o clock a m at the late residence 615 8 Braddock St the effects of Mrs Martha J Lewis deceased Inspection may be arranged by calling the given number before the sale
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha J. Lewis
Braddock St
Dr. D. W. Homer Dies Suddenly in Greencastle Pa
Dr. D. W. Homer, a prominent dentist of Greencastle, died suddenly at his home shortly after breakfast yesterday. His brother, Winchester musician Harry R. Homer, rushed to Greencastle after receiving word of the death. The onset appeared immediate after breakfast with no prior illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Homer
Greencastle, Pa
Harry R. Homer
Winchester
Greencastle
Ils
Barnes 15 A Boss Seldom, Says Libel Jury
A New York jury found for Theodore Roosevelt in a $50,000 libel suit by William Barnes. The 42 hour deliberation ended with the verdict in Roosevelt’s favor. Barnes’ counsel called the ruling improper after a poll dispute, but the court overruled. Roosevelt expressed joy and thanked the jurors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnes
the Star
Syracuse
N. Y
Willam Barnes
Theodore Roosevelt
Justice Andrews
Burns
Roosevelt
William Wolf
Grace Lutheran Church Home Department Eighth Anniversary
The Grace Lutheran Church Sun day school in the home department celebrates its eighth anniversary tomorrow Whit Sunday. Rev. Dr. George Bowers will lead services at 11 a.m. in the main auditorium. Sunday school members are urged to attend in a body and gather by 10 45 a.m. in the lecture room with front pews reserved for the department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Lutheran Church
George 8. Bowers
Pannett Farm Sale Postponed Amid Sale Withdrawn
The Lee Pannett farm in northern Frederick county was withdrawn from sale after an hour of bidding. The bid was not satisfactory and the sale will be offered again on Saturday June 6 at noon in front of the county court house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Pannett
Frederick County
County Court House
Seed corn and cow peas advertised by Baker at Court House Plaza
Seed corn cow peas Groit Cow Peas bacterialized and other seeds including soy beans rape millet offered by H J Baker at Court House Plaza. Notes mention Frank O Headley arriving from Atlanta and staying with Gen Kurtz party, Judge Walton visiting Woodstock on legal business, and Miss Eisie Ramabhurg visiting Katharine Keister in Strasburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Baker
Court House Plaza
Iptf
Miss . Eisie Ramabhurg
Katharine Keister
Strasburg, Va
Prizes Awarded To Contestants At School Har
Local school program lists prizes in desserts pies and confections won by students including Emma Triplett Gretna Barr Ruth Ritter and Frances Wright among others. Awards cover cakes breads and chocolates with cash and material prizes noted for single room schools literary work and drawing sections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie Snider
Gretna Barr
W. H
Ruth Ritter
Middletown H. B
Frances Wright
W. Ih. B
Emma Smith
Georgia Triplett
Gore H. S
Sunday School Conference Opens for Older Youth
A large crowd attended the first annual Sunday school conference for Winchester and Frederick County at Braddock Street Methodist Church South. State Supervisor T C Diggs and Mr and Mrs Frank T Israel spoke on devotional services, plans for city and county work, and the value of a secondary conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Frederick County
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South
T.C. Diggs
Richmond
Frank T. ‘Israel
Fairfax
Houck Will Suit Argued In Winchester City Court
Attorney John M. Steck for Mary Kinkel administrator of Charles W. Houck seeks construction of his will in the Winchester Corporation Court. The dispute centers on a $10,000 bequest to Mount Hebron Cemetery Company with a fallback to heirs, and whether Virginia law allows the cemetery to take it. Judge Thomas W. Harrison heard the argument as parties from Houck heirs, the cemetery company, and the Methodist Church attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Houck
Corporation Court
City of
Winchester
Mr. Houck
Touck
George H. Kinzel
Kinzel
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Mount Hebron
Robert ¥. Conrad
The
Methodist ‘Church
Messrs. Ward and Larrick
Tragic Train Crash Kills 100 in Carlisle Station
A troop special crashed into a passenger train on the Gretna Caledonian line near Carlisle causing many deaths and injuries. Reports vary with as many as 300 wounded, and a third train reportedly collided with the wreckage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Star
Carlisle
England
Gretna-Caledonian
Diggs To Address City Sunday School Session
Mr T C Diggs state secretary of organized Sunday school work attends the city schools convention and will address the First Baptist Sunday school at 9 30 tomorrow morning. He is described as a live wire and an enthusiastic, pleasing speaker and the public is invited to hear him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. C. Diggs
First Baptist
Diggs
Automobile Bargains Offer Low Priced Touring Car
Passenger Overland Touring Car listed at 376 dollars with four seats and four cylinders. Also the Max well Car priced at 126 dollars is advertised. The seller is Huntsberry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxwell
Death claims Mal Hooper aged veteran
George Washington Hooper about 82 died Thursday at the home of his son in Martinsburg West Virginia. A brief service was held at the home, then interment at Bunker Hill. He was a Civil War veteran who served under Col. Mosby and suffered a head wound. Survived by six children in Maryland Virginia and West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles C. Durkes
Trinity Episcopal Church
Bunker Hill
Roy Schmucker
The
Christian Church
Hooper
Aldie
Fauquier County
Winchester
Summit Point
Inwood
Markinsburg
Elizabeth Henry
John 8. Mosby
Notice of separation from wife Lillie Unger
John C Unger states he will not be responsible for any debts incurred by his wife Lillie Unger after leaving his home, asserting separation from bed and board and detaching financial obligation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillie Unger
John C
UNGPR
Fine business property at public sale
Three story building at 166 North Main Street belonging to the estate of the late Oscar Barr will be sold in front of the Court House next Saturday May 29 at 12 o'clock. Described as one of the citys most desirable business properties.
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North Main Street
Oscar Barr
Court House
Plenty of Rain No Major Damage Reported
Heavy rain swept Winchester and parts of Clarke County with flooding in downtown streets and swollen creeks. Residents reported benefits and drawbacks, but damage remained limited as Opequon Creek raged through the night.
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Winchester
Clarke County
West Virginia
Jupiter Pluvius
Opequon
Winchester Welcomes Colonial Dames Visit And Braddock Tale
A 1766 Winchester anniversary event is recalled with a tour by Colonial Dames and a memorial to settlers who arrived with Braddock and Washington. The piece notes Braddock’s arrival, the troops’ march from the tavern site, and historical views on colonial officers and frontier roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Winchester
Old City
Washington
Braddock
Shonin ii Savin
Cartmell
Dock
Chesapeake Bay
Sparks
Braddo
Winchester Byington
Virginia
Forty-fourth Regiment
Sir Peter Halkett
Fort Cumberland
Wills Creek
Old Papre
Sit
Halkett
Taylor Hotel
North Mountain
Cartmel
Norris
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U. B. Church
M. B. Waite
York
Jonathan
Col. Roosevelt
Edward Burns
Home Department
Pannett
Frank O. Headley
Atlanta
Galand
M. L. Walton
Woodstock
Genevieve Newcome
Emma Triplett
W.H. S
Corine Thomas
Anita Kern
Irene Headley
Beulah Parish
Gore
Louise Shull
Rhodes Huntsberry
Walter Schmidt
Mabel Foreman
Olivia Cool
Pan
Our School
Margaret Anderson
Evendale
Goldie Sargeant
Randall Myers
Amblin Anderson
Pluma Miller
Rahdall Myers
Fivendale
Ruth Anderson
Joy Foster
Isaac Allemong
Julia Foreman
Herbert Smellie
Mareard Anderson
Jonas Funkhouser
North America
Gira
Rev. B
Houck
C. W. Houck
John M. Steck
Mary Kinkel
Mrr. Diggs
Automobile ‘Bargatns
Mal Hooper
George Washington Hooper
Mrs. W. EB. Wright
East Liberty Street
Martine
Burg, W. Va
J. W. Hooper
Cumberland
Sallie Castleman
Charles R. Miller
Berkeley County
W. EB. Wright
Martinsburg
Alice Hooper
Fannie B. Yost
Baltimore
Lutheran Church
Nemo
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